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An Introduction to the New Testament

Raymond E. Brown · 1997

A comprehensive scholarly introduction to the 27 canonical books of the New Testament, designed for both general readers and students at various levels. Brown provides historical context, theological analysis, and guidance for reading the NT texts themselves rather than focusing on source criticism or early Christian history beyond the biblical canon.

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God & Work

What this book knows

The New Testament's twenty-seven writings, read historically and theologically, reveal a complex, contested, yet coherent witness to early Christian faith.

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Learning: Primary
Religion: Primary

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faith-and-doubt

Paul discards diplomacy in challenging the Galatians, with the prophetic fervor of an Amos, saying what he really thinks.
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The writer wants addressees to become sharers of the divine nature—a Greek way of phrasing communion with the Father and the Son.
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Paul relates his initial divine commission, no dependence on Jerusalem apostles, and the agreement rejecting forced circumcision of Gentiles.
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Was there a designating action that in later church language might have been considered an ordination? The evidence remains uncertain.
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In the Pastorals, emphasis on sound doctrine, knowledge of truth, and retaining sound words shows a certain content had become Christian teaching.
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Gospel formation proceeded through three stages; harmonization attempts to reconcile the four within a shared meaning and genre.
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